US Bridges

US 23 over Bulen Ditch

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.8 MI S of SR762 · Structure no. 6501117

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,187
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Bulen Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 23 over Bulen Ditch in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,187 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,900 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesBulen Ditch
Location0.8 MI S of SR762
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76185, -82.9903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,187 (2018)
Projected traffic41,900 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Bulen Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Bulen Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Bulen Ditch carry?

About 30,187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Bulen Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns US 23 over Bulen Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.